Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (82. Sergt. H. Lacey. 4th Hussars) impressed naming, small edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd.

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Henry Lacey was born in the Parish of St Edmunds, Salisbury, Wiltshire, and attested for the 4th Light Dragoons at Aldershot on 26 December 1857, aged 21, a baker by trade. He was promoted Corporal in May 1871, and Sergeant in July 1873. He served in India for 9 years 4 months, and was discharged at Netley Hospital on 18 June 1877, in consequence of an injured spine from being thrown from his horse at Rawil Pindee in October 1875. Sold with copied discharge papers which confirm L.S. & G.C. medal.